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Wesson unveils Houston Stackhouse blues marker
Wesson punched its ticket on the Mississippi Blues Trail last Wednesday when officials from Mississippi Development Authority joined Wesson mayor Alton Shaw and a host of townsfolk at the unveiling of a marker honoring the memory of Houston Stackhouse. “We are so pleased to honor this man who was part of the influence of the…
Read MoreHazlehurst loses Piggly Wiggly grocery story
Hazlehurst loses Piggly Wiggly grocery story The signs told the sad story last Wednesday. “Store is closed” is what was hand-written on bright orange pieces of paper and hung in the windows of Piggly Wiggly in Hazlehurst. In recent weeks, shoppers of the store speculated on what was going on with the locally-owned grocer, as…
Read MoreFriday football round-up
Indians, Cobras roll in Week 8 The 3A second-ranked Hazlehurst Indians, down 19-12 at halftime, got a big burst in the third quarter and defeated Franklin County 40-19 on Friday night, improving to 8-0 and 2-0 in Region 7-3A. Running back D’Alex Rockingham rushed for three touchdowns for the Indians, all in the second half,…
Read MoreFriday football round-up
Indians, Cobras roll in Week 8 The 3A second-ranked Hazlehurst Indians, down 19-12 at halftime, got a big burst in the third quarter and defeated Franklin County 40-19 on Friday night, improving to 8-0 and 2-0 in Region 7-3A. Running back D’Alex Rockingham rushed for three touchdowns for the Indians, all in the second half,…
Read MoreCopiah students heading to Fair competition
Bobby Rush headlines RRF
Long-time rhythm and blues man Bobby Rush will headline the fourth annual Rockin’ Railroad Festival presented by the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce this coming Saturday, September 29. Along with Rush, four other local favorites will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening. Kicking off the entertainment at 1:00 p.m will be the Copiah Ministerial…
Read MoreRockin’ Trail Run results posted
Rockin’ Trail Run results posted The smiling faces of participants tells the whole story about the first ever Rockin’ Trail Run event, held Saturday, September 29 in conjunction with the fourth annual Rockin’ Railroad Festival presented by the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce. A total of 103 runners were on hand. Winners of the 5K…
Read MoreRockin’ Trail Run results posted
Rockin’ Trail Run results posted The smiling faces of participants tells the whole story about the first ever Rockin’ Trail Run event, held Saturday, September 29 in conjunction with the fourth annual Rockin’ Railroad Festival presented by the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce. A total of 103 runners were on hand. Winners of the 5K…
Read More‘Rock the Park’ features several of CCM’s best groups
‘Rock the Park’ features several of CCM’s best groups By James Beasley In recent years, Chautauqua Park in Crystal Springs has become the venue for some of Contemporary Christian Music’s best known groups. This year is no exception. On Saturday, September 29, Big Daddy Weave, one of the top 10 most played artists in Christian…
Read MoreCo-Lin selected Military Friendly school
WESSON – Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Copiah-Lincoln Community College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools ® list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools ® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military…
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